Figured Bass Shorthand (Part 2)

Learn about figured bass shorthand (part 2): read notes on the bass clef staff

🎵 Stage Brief #61

The bass clef (F clef) has two dots around the fourth line, marking it as F.

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What you'll learn

The bass clef (F clef) has two dots around the fourth line, marking it as F. Low instruments and the left hand of piano use it.

Remember

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🎼 Notes on the staff

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Which clef is used for low-pitched instruments?

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